Korean national shoots self, leaves suicide note in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 12/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 89-year-old Korean national, who was found dead in Sitio Lower Bangkal, Barangay Guba, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, December 19, took his own life, authorities say. The victim has allegedly been depressed…

PhilHealth is health insurance, not pension – DOH chief

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 12/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) does not provide pension insurance to its members, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Friday. Herbosa, who also chairs the PhilHealth Board of Directors, noted that health…

COS, JO workers: Marcos approves higher gratuity pay for them

Filane Mikee Cervantes - Philippine News Agency 12/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the grant of a higher yearend gratuity pay for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government for fiscal year 2024. Under Administrative Order…

Public told by OTS: Be aware of prohibited items at airports

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 12/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines – With the expected high volume of passengers this holiday season, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) reminded the public to be mindful of prohibited items in airports. “Let me also remind all passengers traveling for…

DepEd-7: Parents should help develop students’ learning skills

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To improve the reading skills of the learners in Region 7, Department of Education (DepEd-7) Director Salustiano Jimenez has urged the parents who have children under basic education to get involved in their…

Construction to finally start for much-delayed Consolacion port

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After spending decades in the pipeline, the new container port in Consolacion town, northern Cebu will finally take off. This was, after the national government has given the go-signal for the contractor to…

Mayor: Dead sperm whale found in Bohol town waters to undergo necropsy

Futch Anthony Inso 12/19/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The carcass of the sperm whale that was found on the shore of Banacon Island, Getafe town in Bohol, will undergo a necropsy to determine the cause of its death. This was revealed…

Comelec cancels Jonas Cortes’ candidacy for false representation

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has canceled the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of dismissed Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes for material and false representation, as promulgated on Dec. 18. This decision…

Mandaue’s TEAM ready for holiday traffic rush, more men deployed

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/19/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) is now fully prepared to address anticipated traffic congestion and crowds this holiday season.  TEAM Head Hyll Retuya, said that additional personnel would be deployed to…

LIST: Richest towns in Cebu in terms of assets, equity

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consolacion is the richest town in Cebu, both in terms of assets and equity, according to the latest financial report from the Commission on Audit (COA). The top five wealthiest municipalities here have…

Pandi mayor, councilor arrested for rape – NCRPO

Jason Sigales 12/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The mayor of Pandi town in Bulacan province, a municipal councilor, and another individual were arrested over two rape complaints, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Wednesday. Neither the NCRPO nor…

LIST: Banned firecrackers this yuletide season

Emmariel Ares 12/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the Philippines, the use of firecrackers and various types of pyrotechnic devices is an integral part of the celebration of the yuletide season. Unfortunately, there have been numerous accidents caused by these…

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